Dear friends out there,

I would like to inquire if anybody has some experience with the so-called 'temporary work permits'.

My case is the following: I am on a 'Thai Wife' visa+extension since a few years and am in the process of getting a yearly work permit for teaching and doing research at a local education institute.

Now a consultant company based in Bangkok would like to hire me for five days to review a report in my capacity as education expert. This would be home-based but anyhow due to tax related issues the company prefers me to have a work permit however I don't feel at ease to use my very soon to get one as it is linked to another position of mine.

Would I be eligeable for these temporary work permits (my work is just for a week) which are being issued in between 24 hours and I hear are free of charge? If yes, can the company do the process in Bangkok (I live upcountry)? Anybody can share some facts and experience with me?

Thanks so much...!

Jean-Pierre

Yes you could get one, the company can apply for one for you, they are good for 14 days, they need to get in touch with their local DOL, if memory serves all they need to do is fill in a form and submit a letter to the DOL and the WP is issued very quickly typically within 24 hours.

Although i am not directly involved in the process, our admin department takes care of it, we have guys coming to Thailand quite a lot on these WP's to do a quick job.

So the companies first port of call is get in touch with the local DOL

The application form for the WP.10 Notification for Engagement in Necessary and Urgent Work under Section 9 can be filled out and printed here:

http://wp.doe.go.th/sites/default/files/form/form_tt10.pdf